Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Tesla and Polestar sales double as EV sales continue surge in April
Sales from specialist electric car makers Tesla and Polestar more than double in the month of April, suggesting the interest in EVs continues to surge in face of rising fuel costs.
Giles Parkinson

May 4, 2026

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National capital leads Australia’s EV charge with 34 pct of new car sales in April
National capital continues to lead Australia in the uptake of electric vehicles, with new figures showing a record 34 per cent of registrations in the month of April.
Joshua S. Hill

May 4, 2026

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Omoda Jaecoo extends J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFY
Jaecoo’s $36,990 driveaway launch price on the J5 EV extended until EOFY.
Riz Akhtar

May 3, 2026

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Geely offers low finance rate and free charger with EX5 extended range model
Geely sweetens finance offer and a free home charger for its already popular EX5 electric SUV until EOFY.
Riz Akhtar

May 3, 2026

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First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line
First Tesla Semi electric truck comes off the mass production line as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
Riz Akhtar

May 2, 2026

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Suzuki confirms pricing of e-Vitara, with pre-order special at $46,990
Suzuki announces prices on its first EV in Australia with a pre-order offer, starting at $46,990 drive-away.
Riz Akhtar

May 1, 2026

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How road-toll exemptions can accelerate the rollout of electric trucks
Europe’s road freight sector is at a turning point. Current geopolitical tensions and renewed energy price volatility strengthen the case for reducing Europe’s dependence on diesel in road freight.
Albert Alonso-Villar

May 1, 2026

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Charging & V2G

World-first vehicle-to-grid, electric car share service proves a hit in solar capital
Landmark scheme involving up to 150 EVs and car sharing offers proof that V2G can ease grid congestion, reduce private car ownership, and support renewable energy integration.
Joshua S. Hill

May 1, 2026

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Road Trips

Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a problem for this EV-driving MP
With an electorate “bigger than Belgium” – six hours from one end to the other – state Labor MP says his EV driving experience thus far is “75,000 km and I’ve never been caught out.”
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2026

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Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load
First deliveries of Tesla’s longest, most spacious EV begin in Australia, just over a month after orders open.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 30, 2026

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Hyundai unveils Ioniq V, its first EV dedicated for huge China market
Hyundai has unveiled the new all-electric Ioniq V, the first dedicated Ioniq production model for the Chinese market and the first of 20 new models planned for biggest EV market in the world.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 29, 2026

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Road Trips

Some must-do’s for crossing the Nullarbor in an EV, and why you need a Plan B
Across a 5,000 km Melbourne-Perth Nullarbor trip, we made 30+ charging stops – showing preparation is key for long-distance EV travel.
Richard Gould

Apr 29, 2026

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